Category Archives: Press Notices

Teresa backs scrapping prescriptions for long-term conditions

Posted on June 5, 2018 by Teresa Pearce MP

Teresa Pearce MP for Erith and Thamesmead has called for the scrapping of prescription charges for everyone in England with a long-term health condition. New independent economic analysis reveals that such a move could actually save the NHS millions and … Continue reading →

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Teresa Pearce MP urges local people to enter film competition

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Teresa Pearce MP

Teresa Pearce MP wants filmmakers across Erith and Thamesmead to enter the prestigious FILM THE HOUSE Competition. Film the House is a competition run by MPs to find the best UK filmmakers of the future. It showcases the work of … Continue reading →

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Teresa welcomes news that Bexleyheath Police Station will remain open

Posted on November 1, 2017 by Teresa Pearce MP

  Teresa Pearce MP has today welcomed the news that Bexleyheath Police Station is no longer being considered for closure. Following a substantial consultation with Londoners, today MOPAC have published the joint MOPAC/MPS Public Access Strategy. This can be found here. … Continue reading →

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Teresa calls on Chancellor to Keep Pubs Afloat

Posted on September 15, 2017 by Teresa Pearce MP

Teresa has joined with representatives of the UK’s beer drinkers, pub goers, brewers and publicans to urge the Chancellor to keep pubs afloat in the Autumn Budget. Reviews of business rates across England mean many pubs are being hit with … Continue reading →

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Teresa reminds constituents of £1 coin deadline

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Teresa Pearce MP

Teresa has today encouraged her constituents to check for and use any old £1 coins before they are phased out on the 15th October. On the 28th March the government introduced the new 12-sided £1 coin to reduce the cost … Continue reading →

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Teresa re-elected with increased majority

Posted on June 12, 2017 by Teresa Pearce MP

  Teresa was re-elected as the Member of Parliament for Erith and Thamesmead with an increased majority and vote share at the General Election on Thursday 8th June 2017. Speaking about the result, Teresa said: “I am delighted and honoured … Continue reading →

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Teresa Slams Flawed Rail Franchise Consultation

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Teresa Pearce MP

Teresa has today slammed the flawed Department for Transport consultation on the future of the South East Rail Franchise. The public consultation document – ‘Shaping the Future – March 2017’ sets out the existing service, the challenges facing the South … Continue reading →

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Teresa urges constituency groups to apply for National Lottery First World War Centenary money

Posted on February 3, 2017 by Teresa Pearce MP

  Teresa has today urged local community groups to apply for Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) money available for projects exploring the First World War during the current Centenary commemorations. At present, no groups from the Erith and Thamesmead Constituency have … Continue reading →

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Teresa calls for clarity over future of Abbey Wood Post Office

Posted on January 10, 2017 by Teresa Pearce MP

Teresa has today called for further clarity over the future of Abbey Wood Post Office. The Post Office has announced that 37 Crown Post Offices are earmarked for closure or franchising, with a total of 300 staff and 127 financial … Continue reading →

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Teresa responds to the Transport Secretary’s announcement that TfL will not take over Southeastern services from 2018

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Teresa Pearce MP

Teresa has today criticised the Government’s announcement that Transport for London will not take over Southeastern services from 2018. Speaking about the announcement, Teresa said: “I am bitterly disappointed by this announcement, which is a slap in the face to … Continue reading →

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